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Luis Arraez Says He Will Only Play Second Base if Traded

That demand matters because the Giants are sellers who can move him before the Aug. 3 deadline despite his lack of a no‑trade clause.

San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez speaks to members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Jul 12, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez (1) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Arraez told reporters at All‑Star media availability Monday that he does not want to be traded but, if he is, he expects to play second base and refuses a return to first base.
  • He has been one of the majors’ best hitters and defenders this season, slashing .330/.369/.460 and posting a +10 Outs Above Average mark that ranks among the top second basemen.
  • The Giants sit well out of contention and are widely seen as sellers, which makes Arraez one of the most likely position‑player trade candidates before the Aug. 3 deadline.
  • Arraez’s one‑year, $12 million contract contains no no‑trade protection, so the Giants can accept offers that do not meet his positional preference if those returns are superior.
  • Reported suitors such as the Tampa Bay Rays value him at second base, which could ease a deal, and a trade would affect Arraez personally by forcing a midseason team change as he approaches free agency.